Key Role Information

Salary
£32916-£52048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
03/06/2026 12:00
Start
1 September 2026
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale | MPS 1 - MPS 6
Department
Primary - All
Key stage
Early Years
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Teacher of Reception / EYFS

Join a primary team recognised for its community spirit and commitment to every child’s success.

Bournville School’s Primary phase is thriving. The Early Years and primary provision (EYFS) is rated Good - with Ofsted praising our “aspirational curriculum” for being “meticulously planned and sequenced.” We are ambitious for every child – and we’re looking for a teacher who shares our values and is eager to help shape the next phase of our journey.

Deeply rooted in its community and recently nominated for Community School of the Year, Bournville has an on‑site Community Hub and a culture built on care, collaboration and individualised support. We are a close‑knit school, able to draw on the wider expertise and resources of our Secondary team and an established multi‑academy trust.


You will plan, deliver and assess high‑quality, engaging lessons and play an active role in the wider life of our school. We are seeking someone with experience, high expectations and the ambition to grow into a leadership role. As Mr McDermott, our Head of Primary, explains:

“We’re looking for a hard‑working, passionate and highly motivated individual who wants the autonomy to drive decisions and improvements from day one. Because we are smaller, teachers get to know every child and can take on whole‑school responsibilities earlier – with clear pathways into leadership. I’m looking for an experienced teacher ready for new challenges within an established multi‑academy trust.” for further insight into this role please see the video attached below


 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/F2doKBFiIFs


Ideal candidates will hold QTS and have a strong track record of raising attainment.

We offer the support and expertise of a well‑established multi‑academy trust, bespoke professional development, collaboration with colleagues across FMAT, on‑site parking, discounts at nationwide retailers and attractions via Perkbox, a community‑centred environment, and staff wellbeing support including free counselling and a MAT‑wide wellbeing focus.


We welcome informal visits. Contact Liz Jones on 0121 475 3881 or email m.mcdermott@bournville.fmat.co.uk for an informal chat about the role.


Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Perkbox Wellbeing
Salary Sacrifice
Perkbox Discount
Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential
Degree or equivalent qualificationdesirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of following procedures and instructions.essential
Have current EYFS experience as a teacher essential
Have a working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and assessment procedures in school essential
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.
Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.
Experience of working in an educational environment

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and proceduresessential
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate themessential
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum

Leadership

Focused on standards and positive outcomesessential

Relevant Experience

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student informationessential

Bournville School

Liz Jones

e.jones@bournville.fmat.co.uk

Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.